SPEAKER

Shawn is an expert on fraud prevention.  He serves as the state director for a Medicare  advocacy program focused on seniors. He manages a team of more than a hundred paid and volunteer staff who provide fraud education and outreach services to the elderly, their family members, and caregivers.  He’s given talks nationally that highlight ways individuals can prevent, detect, and report various types of fraud.  Shawn's work has inspired him to write 101 Fraud Tips, a resource designed to help seniors understand common fraud tactics and take steps to protect themselves from scammers.

In addition to his fraud talks, Shawn also speaks on topics focused on individual, leadership, and cultural development. He is skilled and personable and his desire is to help men and women advance their lives and careers with practical knowledge and insight.  His talks challenge his audiences to think more deeply and see more clearly while simultaneously validating the truth of their lived experiences.  Shawn approaches his topics in unique ways that provide his listeners with resources they can refer to again and again.  More than inspirational, his talks are transformational.

Common Healthcare Scams

Artificial Intelligence Scams 

Everyday Scams

Cybersecurity Tips

Identifying Fraudulent Emails & Text Messages

Prevalent Imposter Scams

Keeping Seniors Safe from Scams: What Caregiver & Service Providers Need to Know

Scammer Tactics and Methods

Romance Scams Trends and Tactics

Next Level Executive Presence: How to Show Up with Power and Influence

Beyond the Box: Fostering a Culture of Innovation

Unpacking and Offloading Imposter Syndrome

Pathway to Purpose: How to Cultivate a Life of Meaning and Fulfillment

EQ: The Key to Maximizing Your Career Potential 

Identifying and Neutralizing Culture Killers

Virtual Excellence: Creating Engaging & Effective Virtual Events

Essentials that Good Leaders Give: A Must for New and Emerging Leaders

*Topics can be presented in a talk or workshop format

2026 VFN (Virginia Federation of NARFE) 

Annual Conference

Harrisonburg, VA

2026 Black Deaf Senior Citizens of America 

National Conference

Virginia Beach, VA

2026 MPI (Meeting Planners International)

Quarterly Meeting

Richmond, VA

22025 Virginia Governor’s Conference on Aging

Bi-Annual Conference

Williamsburg, VA

2025 Virginia NARFE (National Association of Retired Federal Employees) 

Annual Conference

Harrisonburg, VA

2025 A-PLUS (African-American Postal League United for Success) 

National Conference

Arundel, MD

2024 Florida Department fo Elder Affairs SHINE Leadership 

Annual Meeting

Orlando, FL

2024 OHIC (U.S. Office of Healthcare Information and Counseling) 

National Conference

New Orleans, LA

2024 MPI (Meeting Planners International) Virginia 

Quarterly Conference

Virginia Beach, VA

2023 ACL (Administration for Community Living) SMP, SHIP & MIPPA 

National Conference

Bethesda, MD

2023 Virginia’s Governor’s Conference on Aging

Bi-Annual Conference

Richmond, VA

Lecturer for Osher Institutes at the University of Richmond, University of Virginia, and George Mason University, and Virginia Tech Lifelong Learning Institute